Our Mission
Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) is a NYC-based not-for-profit organization that teaches computer science thinking and technology to kids who learn differently. Our mission is to open up the field of technology to students with disabilities, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to help them become the techies of tomorrow. By creating, developing and sharing the tools of technology in a supportive and nurturing individualized environment, we are working to change the paradigm for education and employment for young people with disabilities. Our unique program model includes a 3:1 student to teacher ratio along with a social worker and occupational therapist in the classroom.
Tech Kids Unlimited’s goals include: to improve access to informal education programming for students with ASD; to increase students' knowledge of technology skills for future employment opportunities; to increase students' social interaction with peers as kids who love technology often have a lot in common and enjoy sharing their affinities; to increase students' social skills with peers through collaborating on tech projects and to increase students' daily living skills.
Stats
According to parents and counselors, 77% of youth participants indicated significant gains in technology skills after 1 week
73% of parents believed their child gained skills to help secure future employment
72% of parents believe their child gained new friendships with other children at Tech Kids Unlimited.
88% of students displayed significant enjoyment and positive emotions throughout the workshop.
Our Community is Your Community
Tech Kids Unlimited works with partners to provide our students with the best staff, facilities, computers, and programming.
NYU Tandon is our premier partner where we hold most of our workshops and work with many NYU graduate and undergraduate students as our staff members.
Our Current and Past Partners
Thanks so much to Capital One for their continued support of our teen and young adult programs!
We have a ton of new programs for 2021 including some free programs for teens! Check it out!
Come learn with us in Winter/Spring 2021. We have Sunday and Wednesday workshops and other programs--including a College Access Program and The TKU Digital Agency.
www.TechKidsUnlimited.org
Applications are open for the Spring 2021 cycle of TKU's Digital Agency and College Access Programs. Details and application links are below. Please spread the word to students and families you think may be interested.
TKU Digital Agency - Applications Open!
The Tech Kids Unlimited Digital Agency is a work-based learning program in which neurodiverse students complete digital projects for clients and are paid a stipend for their contributions. To learn more, visit TKUAgency.com (our student-made website)!
✨Apply Here: forms.gle/sToC9iu1MSk9aiDV6
Application Deadline: Monday, February 8th at 5:00PM
When & Where: Mondays, 4:00 - 6:00PM. 10 sessions starting February 22nd (dates listed in application). This cycle will meet virtually over Zoom and Slack.
Eligibility: Neurodiverse teens and young adults aged 14-21 with previous tech and/or design experience who submit a completed application. Eligible applications will likely have an IEP (individualized education plan), 504 plan, or receive other educational accommodations.
TKU College Access Program - Applications Open!
The Tech Kids Unlimited College Access Program provides a supportive environment for neurodiverse students to explore college options and build college readiness skills. Please see the application for further description.
✨ Apply Here: forms.gle/b6qV1j9k1ccQid4h9
Application Deadline: Monday, February 22nd at 5:00PM
When & Where: Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00PM. 6 sessions starting March 4th (dates listed in application). This cycle will meet virtually over Zoom.
Eligibility: Neurodiverse teens and young adults aged 14-21 who submit a completed application. Eligible applications will likely have an IEP (individualized education plan), 504 plan, or receive other educational accommodations.
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Check out this webinar from NY ABLE, a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal benefits programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.
We have a ton of amazing virtual Sunday programs coming for 2021. Thank you to Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism for your continued support of our Sunday workshops!
Thanks so much to @CapitalOne for their continued support of our teen and young adult programs!
We have a ton of amazing virtual Sunday programs coming for 2021. Thank you to @flutiefdn for your continued support of our Sunday workshops!